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MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

801 CARTER DR, MARION, AR 72364MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–09Non-Charter
970
Students
Total enrolled
$15,139
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 970 students in grades 07–09 in MARION, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,139 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a large middle in MARION, Arkansas, serving grades 07–09 with 970 students. The district invests $15,139 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

970
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
80
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
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Highlighted grades (07–09) are served by this school
Gender Distribution488 male · 482 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 725 students
Student Composition
31%
58%
Asian1%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black58%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050939000683

Academic Outcomes at MARION JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72364

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,139Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,139
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,661
Student Support$2,876
Administration$1,817
Operations$2,271
Other$1,514
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,139 spent per student, an estimated $6,707 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
39%
State government
46.1%
Local (property tax)
39.0%
Federal programs
14.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MARION VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOLMARION MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOLHERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL
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High School
MARION HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 09
Location—
CountyCrittenden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMARION SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (870)739-5140
NCES ID: 050939000683
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MARION seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
MARION HIGH SCHOOL
850 students · 10–12
● 41 opp77% FRL
Elem
MARION VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL
762 students · PK–06
88% FRL
Elem
MARION MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOL
684 students · KG–06
● 41 opp78% FRL
Elem
HERBERT CARTER GLOBAL COMMUNITY MAGNET SCHOOL
636 students · KG–06
● 41 opp58% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
801 CARTER DR, MARION, AR 72364
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.